Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,180 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift travel assignment in a high-acuity hospital setting requiring RRT certification and 2+ years of experience.

Details

• Work in the Respiratory Services department of an acute care hospital
• Adult, NICU, and pediatric service lines covered by staff
• Patient ratios range from 10 to 25
• Equipment includes GE R860 adult ventilators, Draeger Infant/Peds ventilators, Newport HT70 transport ventilator, V60 non-invasive device, Vapotherm, and Comfort Flow high flow oxygen devices
• Cerner EMR used
• Night shift hours from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• 13-week assignment length
• Varying weekend shifts required, at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Floating required to all critical care units and floors

Requirements

• Active RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) certification required
• North Carolina Respiratory License required if applicable
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• NRP certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of assignment start
• No gaps in work history equaling 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
• Professional references required (2 for FL and MO, 1 for all other states)

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services across adult, NICU, and pediatric patient populations
• Work within a large respiratory therapy team supporting day and night shift coverage
• Scrub color requirement is medium gray/pewter
• Candidates must live outside a 50 mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted
• Hospital is a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and home to a Level III NICU

American Traveler Job ID #P-733800. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.